GITAM launches School of Humanities, Social Sciences

By NT Correspondent

Bengaluru: GITAM (Deemed to be University) Bengaluru campus has launched the GITAM School of Humanities and Social Science (GSHS) on Thursday. 

The GITAM School of Humanities and Social Science will be an incorporation of the three existing Schools of Technology, Business and Science. The GITAM School of Humanities and Social Science (GSHS) will offer Bachelor of Arts (BA) and PhD programmes in Economics, English, Political Science and Psychology. Also, It has come up with minors in Sociology, History, Dance and Music.

“The programmes aim to equip students with the core knowledge, employability skills, and a multidisciplinary perspective relevant to job and research as well as creative work. The GSHS B.A. programmes are structured to encourage qualitative dialogue and debates for adequate comprehension, communication, and collaboration. Firmly based on the core values of liberal arts, the courses combine critical thinking and problem-solving approaches with strong disciplinary foundations,” the Director of GSHS, Professor V Nagendra said while talking about the courses and programmes.

Students of Humanities and Social Sciences would also be exposed to subjects like Critical Thinking, Academic Writing and Digital Humanities.

The undergraduate programme will be in accordance with NEP guidelines with an option of pursuing an Honours course. The fourth year of coursework along with t h e t h re e - ye a r degree will make students eligible for an Honours degree.

Apart from academics, students can also benefit from the GITAM Career Guidance Cell and Venture Development Cell which will help them with their plans for higher education or entrepreneurship.

GITAM provides scholarships to its students based on their performance in the entrance test. Scholarships will be awarded in three slabs (including a 100% scholarship) to eligible students, according to an official from GITAM. Professor RS Deshpande, renowned economist and former Director of Institute of Social and Economic Change (ISEC), Bangalore, and Shukla Bose, founder Parikrama Humanity Foundation were also present.